Political upheaval, job worries and low self-confidence have left young people anxious and daunted, suggests a survey carried out in November by YouGov for the Prince’s Trust. Over half (58%) of 2,215 16- to 25-year-olds polled said political events had made them fear for their futures, with 41% more anxious than a year ago. Young people’s self-confidence is at its lowest ebb in the eight years since the research began, says the charity. According to the research: 50% felt it was harder to get
The Young Women’s Trust has found young people between the ages of 18-30 are suffering from a lack of confidence, worried about their future aspirations along with the fact that many are feeling ‘worn down.’ Girls are more likely to be affected with lack of confidence with 54% saying they are not confident while only 39% of young men feel the same. Many young people have also said they have to live with their parents due to financial restraints. The charity recommends
